Rachel Berry walked into the school, hoping that the black eye she had received from her father was not visible.

'Maybe I should check it' she thought

She walked into the girls' bathroom and checked the mirror. The bruise was barely visible, unless people really looked.

'Kurt might notice, but I'll make up an excuse. I'll say that I fell, he'll believe it …I hope' she told herself as she left the bathroom

Suddenly she bumped right into Kurt. "Sorry," she muttered trying to keep her head down.

Too late he saw her eye. "Rachel what in the name of Chanel happened to you?"

"Nothing…I fell."

He grabbed her arms. "You're lying to me! I know it! Tell me the truth Rachel!"

The girl broke out into tears, hugging the boy with all her strength. "One of my dads hit me!"

"WHAT! Why?" Kurt gently pulled her away.

"He was helping me rehearse for Rocky Horror, I hit a sour note and he slapped me!"

"We're getting you out of there!" Kurt told her shaking in anger.

"But where would I stay?"

"With me of course silly! I still think your annoying at the best of times, but we can't win without you! And no father should treat you that way! So I'll keep you safe."

"Erm thanks."

"You're welcome. I'll drive you home and help you pack." He turned around "See you in glee!" he called as he walked down the hall.

As he left Rachel couldn't help but smile. Getting away from her selfish dads was all she ever wanted to do. She still loved them of course, but they never allowed her to have a childhood, and she resented that.

School passed quickly and she found herself in Kurt's car riding towards her dads' house. He remained silent, but Rachel could see he was still furious. She had never seen him so mad, especially for her, as he said himself many a time he didn't even like her. So why did he insist on moving her out of her house and into his.

All she hoped was her dads were not home.